Posted on 12/16/2010 4:43:32 PM PST by stillafreemind
Special Agent-in-Charge of ICE, Gary J. Hartwig, said "ICE will continue identifying and dismantling criminal organizations that smuggle drugs across our borders and into our communities."
Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Division of the DEA, Jack Riley, said "The estimated $22 million dollars worth of marijuana seized in this joint investigation translates to a significant blow to the availability of marijuana in the region, as well as a denial of illicit proceeds back to those responsible for this shipment."
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“We just smiled and waved/Sittin’ on that sack of seeds.”
Personal stash.
Not enough for one day of use in the usa, the problem is way to big to stop...but good effort..
Not enough for one day of use in the usa, the problem is way to big to stop...but good effort..
22 million out of circulation and thousands out of work,
Way to go DEA.
"Some said it was a flower. Some said it was a weed. I never give it much thought."
Ha Ha....Wild Wood Flower! Ain’t heard that in years.
I MADE A MISTAKE! It should be 6 railroad cars and not 11. Still, it IS historic! Sorry about my glitch!
This is a necessary effort, the amount of cannibus being imported has to have a negative effect on the nation’s balance of trade.
I’m sure the CIA will want their weed back.
Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TQ3pC9W1o4
Surprising on a couple of levels. I’m surprised a smuggler would put that much all together, and risk losing that much at once.
I’m also still surprised that there’s that much weed being smuggled nowadays. The quality and quantity grown right here in the U.S. makes me wonder why anybody bothers with the imported stuff anymore.
Oh well...
Outsourcing. It effects everybody
“You load sixteen tons, what do you get?”
I’m sure the CIA will want their weed back.
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